UTSA School of Music

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Undergraduate Degrees

Music (B.M., B.A., Minor)

The world of music is full of variety, and UTSA has several choices for you to study. You might be wondering: what’s the difference between a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree? The B.M. is a more professionally focused degree that centers on the training of music, whether you want to be a performing artist, compose your own music or become a music teacher.

Students will focus on one of these concentrations:

» Performance

» Music Marketing

» Music Education

» Composition

The B.A. degree in Music is a liberal arts degree that gives you more flexibility to explore the multiple facets of music such as performance, music history, music production and more.

If you’d rather pursue a different major at UTSA but want to learn about music, students can pursue a minor in Music.

UTSA Music minors include:

» Jazz Studies

» Music Marketing

» Music Technology

» Dance

Graduate Degrees

Master of Music (M.M.)

Consider pursuing a Master of Music if you want to develop your music performance or teaching skills, prepare for a career as a musician or eventually pursue doctoral studies. This program offers students a chance to advance their musical studies through various areas of emphasis, access to a multitude of performance and rehearsal spaces, and a skilled and passionate faculty who are experienced at all levels of instruction, performance and composition. Areas of emphasis include:

» Performance

» Education

» Conducting

» Performance & Pedagogy

Graduate Certificates

Graduate certificates provide an opportunity for postgraduate training to students who have already received an undergraduate degree. Certificate programs are narrower in scope and shorter in duration than a master’s degree. While a certificate program is not a degree, earning a graduate certificate can provide a solid foundation for further studies in a master’s or doctoral program.

Graduate certificates include:

» Instrumental Performance

» Music Pedagogy

» Music Theory Pedagogy

From Classroom to Career

Our students are prepared to pursue a wide range of options after graduation in the music industry, studio and classroom teaching and other entrepreneurial arts pursuits. Many pursue advanced degrees in the top graduate programs in the nation.

Dr. Jinha Park

Class of 2002

B.M., Music

Dr. Park, currently a piano instructor at Camp Levine, has won several major piano competitions around the world. In addition to her career as a concert pianist, she is an accomplished educator who has held positions in both the United States and Korea.

Rafael Moras

Class of 2011

B.M., Music & M.M., Vocal Performance

Rafael is a talented opera tenor who has performed in many beloved roles across the United States. Not only was Rafael a featured singer on HBO’s “Masterclass with Plácido Domingo”, he has performed roles in Carmen, La bohème, Salome, La traviata and many other treasured operas.

Ensembles

Let’s make music together.

» UTSA Orchestra

» Wind Ensemble

» Symphonic Band

» SOSA Marching Band

» Chamber Singers

» Concert Choir

» Lyric Theatre

» Jazz Ensemble

» Jazz Combo

» Mariachi Los Paisanos

» New Music Lab

» Chamber Ensembles

» Boom Squad

» Percussion Ensemble

» ...and more!

¡Hola!

As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, UTSA aspires to be a model Hispanic-thriving institution with student success at the core of its mission.

UTSA Lyric Theatre

UTSA Lyric Theatre provides opportunities for singers to hone their skills in opera, musical theatre, and operetta, leading to a career or advanced studies through main-stage performances and touring productions.

Spirit of San Antonio

Marching Band (SOSA)

Voted #1 marching band by YourSA 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards, SOSA is the largest ensemble at UTSA and proudly represents the university annually at football games and other athletic events, Fiesta parades and many university-wide events.

Mariachi Los Paisanos

Mariachi Los Paisanos is a staple of UTSA’s identity as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and performs throughout the community each year in festivals, competitions, and concerts. Exclusive scholarships are available to students in Mariachi Los Paisanos through annual auditions.

Tier 1 Faculty & Facilities

Leading by example to bring out the best in our students

Our faculty scholars and performers come from prestigious institutions such as The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, Eastman School of Music and Northwestern University. Many faculty members perform or present academic achievement in acclaimed national and international venues each year, and also play an active role in the San Antonio arts community.

Perform in style!

Enjoy practicing in our individual practice rooms furnished with new Kawai pianos!

Our new guest artist series

Our visiting artist series, En Vivo in the Hall, brings internationally acclaimed artists on campus for free concerts and masterclasses offered to students and the community. Featured artists include Andrea GonzalesCaballero, Santiago Jimenez Jr., Sympatico Percussion and others.

Opportunities for Experiential Learning

Get involved with student organizations

MuTe includes students who are enthusiastic about music production and audio engineering. An annual festival, MuTeFest, features concerts and workshops on campus and in the community.

Musicians of Business was founded by music marketing students with a passion for the music industry. They produce a popular annual music and arts festival, UTSA Underground, on campus.

Study abroad in Urbino, Italy

The College of Liberal and Fine Arts Study Abroad program provides an intense experiential learning opportunity in a semester-long program in the historic walled city of Urbino, Italy. The music curriculum is tailored to keep students on track to graduate on time, while engaging students in important musical heritage sites throughout Italy and providing a life-changing cultural experience.

Scholarship Opportunities

UTSA has over 30 merit-based scholarships that are offered to music majors. You can apply for university scholarships through the UTSA Scholarship Hub and will automatically be considered for School of Music scholarships by auditioning on one of our two scholarship days.

Next STEPS

APPLY TO UTSA

Students can apply to UTSA through ApplyTexas or CommonApp. Select “Music” as your major of choice!

 future.utsa.edu/apply

SECURE YOUR CREDENTIALS

Receive your myUTSA ID (acb123) and your official UTSA email through the university application process.

REQUEST TO AUDITION

Find our your audition requirements by visiting our website. Click Apply Now on the site and look for audition and interview information in your official UTSA email inbox.

 music.utsa.edu

RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS

You will receive notice of your audition results via email two to four weeks after your audition is complete!

APPLYING AS A GRADUATE STUDENT?

Learn more about the admission requirements and application process by exploring the program page you’re interested in for more information.

 future.utsa.edu/ programs